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Management Skills for Managers and Leaders - Sydney, NSW
2025-02-03 08:00 - 2025-02-04 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Sydney, NSW, NSW, 2150, Australia
Develop Your Management and Supervisory Skills to Help You Build Stronger Relationships and Manage and Lead People More Effectively.
Gain practical insights into:

Critical management and leadership skills for results
Getting projects completed on time and on target
Improving your rapport and communication skills
Effectively delivering feedback and discipline for employee growth
Engaging your team, curbing absenteeism and employee turnover
Leading organisational change and fostering a ‘can do’ culture
Developing your personal management style and presence

A career event definitely not to be missed to fast-track management, supervisory and leadership progress.
Comprehensive agenda below. Call us NOW on 1800 330 027 to book or find out more.
“The content, presenter and practicality were excellent. Very inspiring and I feel I’ll be able to implement the ideas.” Penny Calvert

DAY ONE AGENDA

Session One – What is Leadership and What is Expected from Leaders?
Session Two – Silos in Organisations and How to Break The Walls Down
Session Three – Leading and Managing Change
Session Four – Delegation and Listening Skills
Session Five – Coaching Skills for Managers
DAY TWO AGENDA

Session One – The Science of Getting Things Done
Session Two – Bringing the Best out of Yourself and Your Team
Session Three – Emotional Intelligence – Dealing with Conflict and Stress
Session Four – Conflict Management: Promoting Cooperation
Session Five – Creating Your Future Self as A Leader

Contact us on 1800 330 027 to register or for a FREE Detailed Brochure.
COURSE FACILITATOR

Jeremy Carter, CEO
Rapport Leadership Australia
Jeremy is passionate about helping people realise their true potential through developing their leadership skills and knowledge. Having assisted over five hundred business owners over the last 15 years to improve their businesses, he has learned what it takes to achieve success and believes that growing the leadership skills of business owners, executive managers and even junior employees delivers significant improvements in revenue and bottom line profit.
Twelve years working for a Fortune 500 company, led by one of the Top 50 CEOs in America, exposed Jeremy to the people, processes, leadership, culture and attitude required to grow a successful billion dollar company. On a regional level, Jeremy has worked with, assisted and trained business owners and their teams in New Zealand, Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Dubai and Japan.
Jeremy’s greatest thrill is seeing clients find a new sense of purpose in their work, put FUN back into their work, achieve big goals and regain balance in their personal lives. His clients have also been recognised, winning business awards ranging from regional business awards to the BRW Fast 100 and the Telstra Business Awards.
“Jeremy recently spoke on ‘High Performance Leadership’ to one of our CEO Syndicates. The feedback received from the members showed the session was of great value. Jeremy’s dynamic and interactive presentation style kept our members engaged and gave new insights and practical strategies to help them to be even better leaders in their organisations.” Linda Charmarette, Member Services, CEO Institute
DAILY TRAINING SCHEDULE

08:30 Registration and coffee
09:00 Course begins
10:30 Morning refreshments
12:30 Networking luncheon
13:30 Course commences
15:30 Afternoon refreshments
17:00 Course concludes
BOOKINGS, TICKET PRICING AND OTHER INFORMATION

–>> MORE INFORMATION & BOOKINGS HERE or Call 1800 330 027

Management Skills for Managers and Leaders - Parramatta (Sydney, NSW)
2024-09-30 08:30 - 2024-10-01 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Parramatta, NSW, NSW, 2150, Australia

Cracking the Communication Code for Leadership and Collaboration Success
2023-07-03 09:15 - 12:15 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Live Online Communication Training Workshop
Monday 3 July, 2023
09:15am to 12:15pm
About this workshop

Ever met someone who seems to get you straight away or manages to connect with everyone they meet? In business, career and your personal life, these type of interpersonal communication skills can help you build instant rapport, improve your leadership and communication effectiveness, strengthen relationships, and revolutionise your approach to working with others.
In this fun and interactive communication workshop, you’ll learn:

Why communication and collaboration is essential in today’s business landscape
What are the types of communication skills needed by leaders and teams and why
Overview of VAK learning styles and how ‘cracking the code’ allows you to communicate more effectively with others
Simple communication techniques you can start applying straight away for big impact
How to improve collaboration, understanding and teamwork in your workplace or business.

We’ll also be doing practical exercises on the day, and this workshop is the ideal springboard for further leadership, team and communication development.
With businesses and organisations moving towards more collaborative cultures, this workshop is a must.
Secure your spot now.
Who this workshop is for
This is an introductory communication workshop designed for leaders, managers, business owners, team members (including frontline workers, sales and project teams, and networkers) and anyone wanting ideas about how they can improve their communication effectiveness.
About your presenter

Jeremy Carter, CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer), Rapport Leadership Australia.
Jeremy has been empowering leaders and organisations to reach their potential for over 15 years, and has been recognised as a leading presenter, trainer and coach in leadership, business, and team development. He has a particular passion for helping others to improve their communication abilities as a key to success in leadership, business and career, and is trained in NLP (neurolinguistic programming).
Don’t delay, limited spots.
REGISTER HERE.
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Special Note:
This workshop is also available as an adapted private onsite group training session (in person) for your business or organisation. Contact us to find out more.

Business Mastermind
2023-03-01 10:00 - 2023-12-28 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online Event, Australia
Would you like to be part of a group of motivated business owners working together for mutual success?
Our Business Mastermind is facilitated by an experienced business coach and integrates networking, business education and coaching to help you achieve better results than ever before.
Group members are from non-competing businesses and are committed to working together for mutual benefit.
Why become a member?
Networking and Fellowship – Connect with other local non-competing business owners in an environment designed to help your business grow;
Strategy – Learn new strategies to help your business grow beyond where you are currently at;
Education – New topic each month relevant to unlocking new opportunities and increased profit for your business;
Accountability – A higher level of accountability leads to a higher level of performance. Your group members will challenge you to achieve more than you ever thought possible.
Leadership – Learn how to build a great team, from finding great people to resolving the challenges that arise along the way;
Personal Development – Setting personal goals, understanding self image and limiting beliefs, engaging life-long learning, identification of behavioural styles and modalities of communication
Membership is by application and costs less than $5 a day.

Professional Presentation Skills Public Speaking Workshop (Online)
2020-09-24 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online Event, Australia
Learn to ‘Present Like a Pro’ with our Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Workshop – Live & Interactive Webinar
(Includes BONUS MODULE: Secrets To Delivering Powerful & Engaging Online Presentations)
Public speaking is a skill that will help you be more successful in many areas of your life and will boost your leadership potential. Our full day workshop covers everything you need to know in order to make professional and impactful presentations. This workshop is designed to increase your confidence in giving talks and presentations in any situation.
Throughout the day, you will also get the opportunity to develop your own presentations and get specific feedback to help you take your presentation skills to the next level. The topics we cover include:

Your Mindset – where speaking success starts
Physiology – projecting confidence and charisma
Understanding and influencing your audience
Understanding your voice – mastering tone, volume, pace, pitch and projection
Communication through stories, metaphors, power statements and body language
Making your presentation memorable and effective
Keeping your audience engaged
Memory strategies and the role of visual aids
Managing your environment
Mastering impromptu speaking
Compiling a new presentation in 7 easy steps
BONUS MODULE: Secrets to delivering powerful & engaging online presentations

Your Presenter: Jeremy Carter, Managing Director of Rapport Leadership Australia
Investment: Only $295 inc GST including workbook
What previous attendees say about this course:
I found the training was very insightful and that it will help improve my future presentations. Jeremy is a great and interactive presenter. I loved the interactive role plays.No improvements, love the handouts and the presenter was so interactive and entertaining”. – C.Bucci, Brand Manager, Amway Australia
“The training was fun and engaging with a lot of content delivered in a concise and informative manner.” – G. Regan, IT Infrastructure Manager, Amway
“Another step on my journey to becoming an exceptional leader and communicator. Public speaking is one area I knew I needed to work on and this course has given me tips and strategies to achieve my goals of being a great presenter” – Ash Livingston, Quality Manager, Aboriginal Housing Office
“I feel more confident in presenting after this training and feel with more practise I will only improve.” – L. Farquhar
“10/10 Very relevant content for my role in sales. I’ve picked up tips that I will use to build my confidencce when presenting to my customers.” – Lauren Holmes, Sales Manager, Edwards Scientific

“Jeremy was a fantastic presenter, putting into action many of the points he was teaching us. His positive encouragement and feedback fostered a fun and relaxed atmosphere for a topic most of us fult unsure and hesitant with. Thank you for a great and insightful day.” – Roseanna Langtry, Marketing Manager, Ecco Shoes
“As a university student studying teaching, this public speaking training was really effective in allowing me to progress towards having a successful career. I haven’t experienced any training like this before at uni and work sandit was very engaging and interesting. The ability of the presenter was top standard. There was a lot of personal growth achieved within the short time of this workshop.” D. Bounos
“The course allowed me to gain more confidence in public speaking. It has given me a belief that I can do it be good at it!” R. Sutiono, Technical Team Leader, King Content
Places are limited to ensure maximum interaction and personalised feedback. Book now.

Leadership Breakthrough One
2019-11-14 17:00 - 2019-11-16 16:00, 2018-11-15 17:00 - 2018-11-17 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Crowne Plaze Hawkesbury, 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Windsor, NSW, 2756, Australia
Are you ready to develop your leadership skills to a whole new level?
Most management and leadership training never leaves the classroom and much of it is forgotten in a few short weeks. Leadership Breakthrough One provides a safe environment in which you can experience, learn and master critical leadership skills that will improve your productivity, ability to make quick decisions, communicate with confidence and inspire and motivate teams. The course outcomes are measurable and lasting and have been independently verified.
What leadership skills are developed?

Inspiring and motivating people to high performance
Switching on laser focus and getting results quickly
Emotional intelligence, self-esteem and self-confidence
Building instant rapport with others
Listening and communication
Overcoming fear and procrastination
Teamwork and support
Giving effective feedback
Holding people accountable
Identifying your mission and how to align it with your work
Unleashing potential in yourself and others around you
Speaking in public with purpose, clarity and confidence

For more details on Leadership Breakthrough One, click here

New! The Future Ready Leader - Leadership Skills Training for Leaders, Managers and Business Owners
2019-08-22 08:45 - 2019-08-23 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
Get future ready. Learn how to lead people in an inspiring and productive workplace that’s more in step with what employees expect today, and improve your chances of staying effective and relevant as a leader in the years to come.
NEW! The Future Ready Leader – Special 2-day Training Event
Leadership Skills Training for Leaders, Managers and Business Owners
August 22-23, 2019 (8:45am-5:00pm daily, Sydney CBD)
It should come as no surprise that the face of leadership is changing. High performing employees no longer want a boss to tell them what to do, they want a leader who can paint a clear vision of where your organisation is heading and empower and coach them to bring out their absolute best.
If you’re ready to learn the type of leadership skills that will help you to

Create a workplace environment where people can excel and accomplish great things together,
Where you’re more likely to attract and retain talented people to your organisation, AND
Future-guard your leadership success over the coming years,

then The Future Ready Leader is the course for you.
What you’ll learn at The Future Ready Leader:

The changing face of leadership, and what you need to know
What your employees really want from you in order to succeed
How to connect with Millennials and Gen Ys in your organisation (and speak their language)
Discover what it takes to attract and retain great employees to your organisation
The psychology of motivation
How to leverage the strengths of your team
Coaching skills that build confidence and deliver results
The secrets to building a high performance team culture
And more.

“Having worked with and trained thousands of leaders, managers and business owners over the years, and seeing first-hand the incredible rate at which workplaces are changing, it’s clear that leaders are struggling under the weight of it all, and are unclear of the best way forward if they are to attract new talent to their organisation and build the type of team culture that fosters loyalty and the inspiration to reach higher.
I’m excited to finally be presenting this unique program especially developed to help you lift your leadership and management skills to meet today’s expectations, and better prepared for the fast changing world ahead.” – Jeremy Carter, CEO, Rapport Leadership International
Ready to get started? Secure your spot for The Future Ready Leader TODAY.
Who is this course for:

Leaders, managers and business owners wishing to improve their leadership skills and performance
Anyone ready to find out how to future-proof their leadership career and abilities
Those looking for new ways to build a more loyal, inspired and engaged team for today’s changing working and business environment

The future is yours for the taking. Ready to get started? Grab your spot for The Future Ready Leader. BOOK NOW.
Hurry. Limited spots.

For group bookings Call 1800 330 027.

Business Mastermind
2019-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online Event, Australia
Would you like to be part of a group of local business owners working together for mutual success?
Our Business Mastermind is facilitated by an experienced business coach and integrates networking, business education and coaching to help you achieve better results than ever before.
Group members are from non-competing businesses and are committed to working together for mutual benefit.
Why become a member?
Networking and Fellowship – Connect with other local non-competing business owners in an environment designed to help your business grow;
Strategy – Learn new strategies to help your business grow beyond where you are currently at;
Education – New topic each month relevant to unlocking new opportunities and increased profit for your business;
Accountability – A higher level of accountability leads to a higher level of performance. Your group members will challenge you to achieve more than you ever thought possible.
Leadership – Learn how to build a great team, from finding great people to resolving the challenges that arise along the way;
Personal Development – Setting personal goals, understanding self image and limiting beliefs, engaging life-long learning, identification of behavioural styles and modalities of communication
Membership is by application and costs less than $5 a day.

Power Communication Breakthrough
2019-04-12 18:00 - 2019-04-14 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Waldorf Parramatta, 110-114 James Ruse Dr, Parramatta, NSW, 2142, Australia
Communication is paramount to success and to changing cultures. In Power Communication, you identify your learning and communication preference for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities, and how to use this to improve your communication outcomes. Great leaders need great communication skills.
You will learn how to most effectively engage, communicate, and get in rapport with any communication style. Communication tools and techniques are practiced one-on-one, in small teams, and in large group exercises. This interactive program will enhance your communication effectiveness immediately. This course is ideal for couples wanting to improve their communication and strengthen their relationship.
What will you learn at the course?

Identifying communication styles
Creating rapport with people
Listening to understand
Reframing for a new approach
Producing win/win outcomes
Taking responsibility for your communication

What results can you expect by attending?

Develop mutual trust and understanding thereby strengthening relationships and team performance
Communications that improve productivity and foster ingenuity
Understand how to create rapport and master the essence of effective communication
Listen to understand and help move the business in the direction of the desired culture
Discover additional perspectives to create new and different outcomes in every situation
Find new ways to collaborate with like-minded people
Become proactive and seek out understanding, choosing to remain positive

What’s included for your investment?

Course materials and handouts
Ability to reattend the program for free as a member of our on-team staff
Invitation to exclusive alumni events

Your 100% satisfaction guarantee:
If by the end of the program you are not convinced that what you have learned will significantly improve your results, help you make more money, and experience more joy, love and success, we will refund your fee in full.
All we ask is that you:

Participate fully in the entire program
Notify the instructor before leaving on last day if you wish to get a refund
Return the workbook with all handouts and your notes

Our next Power Communication training is scheduled for:
Date: 6:30pm Friday April 12 – 5:00pm April 14

Location: Sydney, NSW
Due to the intensive nature of this program, seats are strictly limited.
For more information on this class please click here

Life Mastery Breakthrough
2018-08-24 18:00 - 2018-08-26 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | NSW
If anything was possible, what would you do with your life?
In Life Mastery, you will identify your life’s goals and dreams in seven different categories: personal, recreation, spiritual, career, financial, family and relationship.
Having clarity in each of these categories helps you create a balanced lifestyle and after completing the course you will leave with a five-year life plan with strategic goals as well as a detailed action plan for the next 12 months. This is one of Rapport’s highest acclaimed classes.
What will you learn by attending Life Mastery?

Create a Life Action Plan
Live from Abundance
Create Balance & Focus
Identify Priorities
Think from Your Goals

What results can you expect by attending?

Commit to an ideal life in order to make a significant shift in your thinking and behaviour
Think big and realise you serve no one by not succeeding yourself
Focus on each area of your life to live with more balance, peace, and purpose
Know your priorities to make time for the things that matter most to you
Think from your goals to create the attraction and intention required to achieve them

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Create and grow a community group or not-for-profit
2018-03-22 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, 2153, Australia
Does your Community Group or Not-for-Profit have what it takes to get started, grow to the next level, and survive into the future?
If you’re thinking of starting a community group or not-for-profit organisation, or are part of one already but want to know more, this workshop is for you. Learn about structures and your responsibilities so you don’t run into trouble, find out what you need to do for it to keep going into the future, and discover strategies to attract more members and volunteers to share the load.
What will you get:

Understanding the power of purpose
Creating your value proposition
Starting a new organisation (constitutions, structures and more)
Marketing to attract a community of volunteers and members
Governance – setting roles and responsibilities within your group
Legal risks and responsibilities
Accounting, bookkeeping and legislative requirements
Not for profit (NFP) and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) eligibility

This workshop is suitable for: Members, managers or organisers of existing community groups or anyone contemplating setting up a new group.
About the presenter:
Bruce Manefield is a business and leadership coach and trainer for Rapport Leadership. Having worked for both corporate and fast growth SME companies, Bruce brings a wealth of experience to assist organisations wanting to transition through change. His passion in life is educating people and organisations to improve capability and performance.
With a diverse career, Bruce started his working life as a business analyst and has held senior management roles including General Manager of the Value Group, CEO of Redicar, Executive Officer of Childcare NSW, Board Chair of KU Childrens Services and most recently, Board Chair of Gunawirra.
Bruce understands SME businesses and the unique challenges they face having previously been a business owner himself. His collaborative leadership style and interpersonal skills gives him the ability to build rapport and trust allows him to engage employees at all levels within a business.
Bruce holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Statistics and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Defining Your Target Market
2018-03-15 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, 2153, Australia
Learn how to attract more of the right customers cost effectively.
Today, more than ever, business owners need to be able to attract more customers, and keep them away from their competition. Believe it or not, it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated to market businesses effectively (and irresistibly).
By attending this workshop you’ll gain a better understanding of who you should be targeting, how to find them, and discover ways to reach them on a tight budget.
What will you get:

Learn how to identify your target market
Understand what makes potential customers respond
The secrets to developing a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) that gets you noticed
How to create irresistible offers
Where to find the best channels to connect with new customers (including FREE ones)

This workshop is suitable for: Business owners wanting to attract more of the right customers, cost effectively.
About the Presenter:
Jeremy Carter is the Chief Enthusiasm Officer of Rapport Leadership International in Australia. Jeremy started his career as a computer engineer and worked his way up to being the Oceania Managing Director of international technology company, National Instruments. In the subsequent two years, he increased revenue by 62% without increasing headcount. Since leaving the corporate world, he has worked for twelve years as a leading business and executive coach, winning numerous awards and recognition for both himself and his clients.

SMART Start Ups - Prepare Your New Business for Success
2018-03-08 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, 2153, Australia
Let’s face it, it is a big undertaking to start a new business, but with the right planning and advice you can maximise your chances of success. This workshop will provide you with an overview of the key factors you need to consider before starting a business.
What will you get:

How to critically evaluate your business idea (resource kit)
Business structures (sole traders, companies, trusts and partnerships)
Finding and securing your business name and other intellectual property
Options for funding your business
Finding a good accountant, getting an ABN, understanding GST & BAS obligations
Developing a simple business plan and setting a budget for revenue and expenses
Understanding the value of a mentor or business advisor

This workshop is suitable for: Anyone in the process of starting a new business or in business less than two years.
What previous attendees said about this workshop:
10/10 “Today’s workshop was extremely informative providing sound advice to small business in best way to start up and manage the growth of the business.” – Joanne Stefanovic
10/10 “Lots of information and great insights into what to expect and plan when starting a business.” – Jessica Mooney
9/10 “I have gained more clarity on starting a new business and become more confident. Great presentation and networking.” – Ganesan Sinniah
About the presenter: Jeremy Carter is the CEO of Rapport Leadership International in Australia. Jeremy started his career as a computer engineer and worked his way up to being the Oceania Managing Director of international technology company, National Instruments. In the subsequent two years, he increased revenue by 62% without increasing headcount. Since leaving the corporate world, he has worked for twelve years as a leading business and executive coach, winning numerous awards and recognition for both himself and his clients.

Leadership Breakthrough One
2017-11-02 17:00 - 2017-11-04 16:00, 2017-08-24 17:00 - 2017-08-26 16:00, 2017-06-22 17:00 - 2017-06-24 16:00, 2016-08-18 16:30 - 2016-08-20 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sebel Resort and Spa, 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Windsor, NSW, 2756, Australia

Professional Presentation Skills Melbourne
2017-08-16 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Quest Narre Warren, Princes Hwy & Verdun Drive, Narre Warren, 3805, Australia
Learn to ‘Present Like a Pro’ with our Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Workshop
Public speaking is a skill that will help you be more successful in many areas of your life and will boost your leadership potential. Our full day workshop covers everything you need to know in order to make professional and impactful presentations. This workshop is designed to increase your confidence in giving talks and presentations in any situation.
Throughout the day, you will also get the opportunity to develop your own presentations and get specific feedback to help you take your presentation skills to the next level. The topics we cover include:

Your Mindset – where speaking success starts
Physiology – projecting confidence and charisma
Understanding and influencing your audience
Understanding your voice – mastering tone, volume, pace, pitch and projection
Communication through stories, metaphors, power statements and body language
Making your presentation memorable and effective
Keeping your audience engaged
Memory strategies and the role of visual aids
Managing your environment
Mastering impromptu speaking
Compiling a new presentation in 7 easy steps

Your Presenter: Jeremy Carter, Managing Director of Rapport Leadership Australia
Investment: Only $497 inc GST including workbook, lunch and refreshments.
What previous attendees say about this course:
I found the training was very insightful and that it will help improve my future presentations. Jeremy is a great and interactive presenter. I loved the interactive role plays.No improvements, love the handouts and the presenter was so interactive and entertaining”. – C.Bucci, Brand Manager, Amway Australia
“The training was fun and engaging with a lot of content delivered in a concise and informative manner.” – G. Regan, IT Infrastructure Manager, Amway
“Another step on my journey to becoming an exceptional leader and communicator. Public speaking is one area I knew I needed to work on and this course has given me tips and strategies to achieve my goals of being a great presenter” – Ash Livingston, Quality Manager, Aboriginal Housing Office
“I feel more confident in presenting after this training and feel with more practise I will only improve.” – L. Farquhar
“10/10 Very relevant content for my role in sales. I’ve picked up tips that I will use to build my confidencce when presenting to my customers.” – Lauren Holmes, Sales Manager, Edwards Scientific
“Jeremy was a fantastic presenter, putting into action many of the points he was teaching us. His positive encouragement and feedback fostered a fun and relaxed atmosphere for a topic most of us fult unsure and hesitant with. Thank you for a great and insightful day.” – Roseanna Langtry, Marketing Manager, Ecco Shoes
“As a university student studying teaching, this public speaking training was really effective in allowing me to progress towards having a successful career. I haven’t experienced any training like this before at uni and work sandit was very engaging and interesting. The ability of the presenter was top standard. There was a lot of personal growth achieved within the short time of this workshop.” D. Bounos
“The course allowed me to gain more confidence in public speaking. It has given me a belief that I can do it be good at it!” R. Sutiono, Technical Team Leader, King Content
Seats are limited to ensure maximum interaction and personalised feedback. Book now!

SMART Boards - Establishing an Advisory Board for a Business or Community Group
2017-05-25 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, 2153, Australia
Having a great board of advisors is a powerful asset for any organisation to get objective advice, identify unexplored opportunities, open new doors and increase profitability and sustainability.
This workshop covers what you need to know in order to establish an effective Advisory Board from inception to succession. Unlike corporate boards, advisory boards do not have fiduciary responsibility and their advice is non-binding.
Topics include:

Why setup a board?
Mentor vs Mastermind Group vs Board
The importance of governance in organisations
How to setup an advisory board
Choosing the right people for the board
Setting objectives, expectations and compensation
Planning for Meetings
Running effective board meetings
Best practice communication strategies

This workshop is suitable for:
Business owners or directors of organisations wanting to access an independent view of their business and to create a safe place to discuss business issues of major significance.
About the Presenters:
Jeremy Carter is the CEO of Rapport Leadership International in Australia. Jeremy started his career as a computer engineer and worked his way up to being the Oceania Managing Director of international technology company, National Instruments. In the subsequent two years, he increased revenue by 62% without increasing headcount. Since leaving the corporate world, he has worked for twelve years as a leading business and executive coach, winning numerous awards and recognition for both himself and his clients.

Bruce Manefield is a business and leadership coach with Rapport Leadership and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company directors. Bruce has held senior management roles including General Manager of the Value Group, CEO of Redicar, Executive Officer of Childcare NSW, Board Chair of KU Childrens Services and most recently, Board Chairperson of Gunawirra.

Childcare Leadership Essentials and Child Protection Workshop
2017-04-22 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, 11 Olympic Boulevard, Homebush, 2127, Australia
Whether you are an emerging, experienced, or future manager / leader, you are invited to attend our Childcare Leadership and Child Protection workshop. Learn the essential qualities of successful leaders, and why leadership is so important for team satisfaction, productivity and maintaining a competitive edge.
The morning workshop is on leadership allows you to learn and practice the skills of successful leaders. Leadership is not about a title, it’s about taking the attitude of personal responsibility.
Interactive and fun processes reveal how you are responding in the workplace and teach you better ways to respond to achieve better outcomes.

Gain self-awareness and learn how to take focused action, concentrating on the areas of your responsibility and personal life that are important to you.

Discover how to instantly boost your confidence and have the difficult conversations to create a better result.

Assess your mindset and attitudes and how they affect your work

Learn to change your approach and how your thoughts affect your outcomes

Understand the characteristics and behaviours of successful leaders

What you will learn by attending?

Why leadership matters and how to be a better leader

Building trust and facilitating communication to build a more successful team

How to recruit, engage and retain great staff

Gaining respect and engagement from your team

Addressing problem behaviours

Building a winning culture in your organisation

Successfully building new relationships

The afternoon session will help you understand and meet duty of care obligations regarding Child Protection as per the NWF. It is designed for those currently working in the early years education and care sector. Upon successful completion, participants will be equipped with basic Child Protection skills sufficient to enable them to appreciate the importance of Child Protection, understand legal obligations in relation to providing Child Protection, recognise indicators of child abuse, and how to notify concerns appropriately.

Level 1 – Legal and Practical Response to Child Abuse
Level 2 – Building a Protective Environment for Children
Level 3 – Early Intervention to Child Protection
Level 4 – Domestic & Family Violence and the Impact on Children

Who will be presenting?
Jeremy Carter is the Chief Enthusiasm of Rapport Leadership Australia and has twenty years experience in building high performance teams and developing new leaders in organisations.
Michael Pecic is the CEO of In Safe Hands and has 30 years’ experience in child protection case management, investigation and education. He served with distinction as a Detective with the Queensland Police Service for 20 years investigating child abuse offences, being awarded the Assistant Commissioner’s award for dedication to child protection.
This workshop is priced at $249 with discounts for multiple ticket bookings and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Seats are limited to ensure this is a very interactive event so BOOK TODAY.
For best results, you are invited to bring your key team members along with you.
For more details contact owcc@rapportleadership.com.au
What do previous attendees say about Leadership Essentials?
“Thought provoking, directs one to reflect on one’s own leadership style and to take stock. Practical ways to improve one’s own leadership style to provide the greatest impact on one’s team in a positive manner.” – Samantha Wenaden, Taylor Nicholas Hills
“Jeremy is a dynamic presenter who keeps the topic interesting and informative.” – Stella Walter, Mepstead & Associates
“This was a great workshop. It was interactive, engaging and very valuable. I recommend it to those who are in a leadership position, or plan on being in one.” – Kirsten Gavenlock, Fit Kidz
“Will be taking lots back to the workplace to have a chat and implement my new learning of being a leader.” – Rebecca Edgar, Twinkle Star (KL)
“It was very energetic but confronting in a nice way to discover how to be a great leader……well worth attending.” – John Glover, Managing Director, Pendragon
“This session was very rewarding to me. It opened my eyes as to what makes a good leader and the impact of my actions on others and what makes a bad leader. I will take this session on board and learn from it to become a better leader.” – Maria Sultana

Professional Presentation Skills Public Speaking Workshop
2017-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, 2153, Australia
Learn to ‘Present Like a Pro’ with our Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Workshop
Public speaking is a skill that will help you be more successful in many areas of your life and will boost your leadership potential. Our full day workshop covers everything you need to know in order to make professional and impactful presentations. This workshop is designed to increase your confidence in giving talks and presentations in any situation.
Throughout the day, you will also get the opportunity to develop your own presentations and get specific feedback to help you take your presentation skills to the next level. The topics we cover include:

Your Mindset – where speaking success starts
Physiology – projecting confidence and charisma
Understanding and influencing your audience
Understanding your voice – mastering tone, volume, pace, pitch and projection
Communication through stories, metaphors, power statements and body language
Making your presentation memorable and effective
Keeping your audience engaged
Memory strategies and the role of visual aids
Managing your environment
Mastering impromptu speaking
Compiling a new presentation in 7 easy steps

Your Presenter: Jeremy Carter, Managing Director of Rapport Leadership Australia
Investment: Only $497 inc GST including workbook, lunch and refreshments.
What previous attendees say about this course:
I found the training was very insightful and that it will help improve my future presentations. Jeremy is a great and interactive presenter. I loved the interactive role plays.No improvements, love the handouts and the presenter was so interactive and entertaining”. – C.Bucci, Brand Manager, Amway Australia
“The training was fun and engaging with a lot of content delivered in a concise and informative manner.” – G. Regan, IT Infrastructure Manager, Amway
“I feel more confident in presenting after this training and feel with more practise I will only improve.” – L. Farquhar
“As a university student studying teaching, this public speaking training was really effective in allowing me to progress towards having a successful career. I haven’t experienced any training like this before at uni and work sandit was very engaging and interesting. The ability of the presenter was top standard. There was a lot of personal growth achieved within the short time of this workshop.” D. Bounos
“The course allowed me to gain more confidence in public speaking. It has given me a belief that I can do it be good at it!” R. Sutiono, Technical Team Leader, King Content
Seats are limited to ensure maximum interaction and personalised feedback. Book now!

Leadership Essentials Workshop Norwest
2017-03-17 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153, Australia
Whether you are an emerging, experienced, or future manager / leader, you are invited to attend our Leadership Essentials workshop. Learn the essential qualities of successful leaders, and why leadership is so important for team satisfaction, productivity and maintaining a competitive edge.
This engaging leadership workshop allows you to learn and practice the skills of successful leaders. Processes reveal how you are responding in today’s business climate and teach you other ways to respond to achieve better outcomes.

Gain self-awareness and learn how to take focused action, concentrating on the areas of your business and personal life that are important to you.

Discover which areas of your business life are getting your time and where to focus your energy.

Identify whether you are surviving or thriving in each area

Assess your business attitudes and how they affect your work

Learn to change your approach and how your thoughts affect your outcomes

Understand the characteristics and behaviours of leaders who are thriving today

What you will learn by attending?

Why leadership matters and how to be a better leader

Building trust and facilitating communication to build a more successful team

How to recruit, engage and retain great staff

Gaining respect and engagement from your team

Addressing problem behaviours

Building a winning culture in your organisation

Successfully building new relationships

For best results, you are invited to bring your key team members along with you.

Who will be presenting?
Jeremy Carter is the Managing Director of Rapport Leadership Australia and has twenty years experience in building high performance teams and developing new leaders in organisations.
This workshop is priced at $197, but you can save 50% on your purchase of additional tickets after your first one.
Seats are limited to ensure this is a very interactive event so BOOK TODAY.
What do previous attendees say about Leadership Essentials?

“Thought provoking, directs one to reflect on one’s own leadership style and to take stock. Practical ways to improve one’s own leadership style to provide the greatest impact on one’s team in a positive manner.” – Samantha Wenaden, Taylor Nicholas Hills
“Jeremy is a dynamic presenter who keeps the topic interesting and informative.” – Stella Walter, Mepstead & Associates
“This was a great workshop. It was interactive, engaging and very valuable. I recommend it to those who are in a leadership position, or plan on being in one.” – Kirsten Gavenlock, Fit Kidz
“Will be taking lots back to the workplace to have a chat and implement my new learning of being a leader.” – Rebecca Edgar, Twinkle Star (KL)
“It was very energetic but confronting in a nice way to discover how to be a great leader……well worth attending.” – John Glover, Managing Director, Pendragon
“This session was very rewarding to me. It opened my eyes as to what makes a good leader and the impact of my actions on others and what makes a bad leader. I will take this session on board and learn from it to become a better leader.” – Maria Sultana

SMART Series Business Workshops
2017-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153, Australia
SMART Series Workshops 2017 Calendar
Rapport Leadership is delivering a business education series called the ‘SMART Series’ in partnership with the Hills Shire Council. The SMART Series consists of 9 different workshops, across three key streams: SMART Start, aimed at new businesses and community groups looking for information on how to get their organisation running economically and efficiently. SMART Operate and SMART Grow concentrate on specific areas in the operational and planning phases for established businesses.
The SMART series will run over the 2016/2017 financial year and is designed to provide business with practical information and resources in all areas of business.

SMART Ignite
FREE
Thursday 16th February 2017
Thursday 4th May 2017
7:00 am– 8:30am
7:00am – 8:30am
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SMART Startups
FREE
Wednesday 8th March 2017 (Small Business Exchange)
Thursday 11th May 2017
TBD
9am – 12:30pm
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SMART Community
FREE
Thursday 2nd February 2017
Thursday 18th May 2017
9am – 12:30pm
9am – 12:30pm
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SMART People
$25
Thursday 16th March 2017
9am – 12:30pm
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SMART Systems
$25
Thursday 23rd March 2017
9am – 12:30pm
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SMART Financials
$25
Thursday 30th March 2017
9am – 12:30pm
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SMART Planning
$40
Thursday 6th April 2017
9am – 12pm
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SMART Selling
$40
Thursday 20th April 2017
9am – 12:30pm
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SMART Marketing
$40
Thursday 27th April 2017
9am – 12:30pm
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SMART Boards
$40
Thursday 25th May 2017
9am – 12:30pm
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Leadership Breakthrough One Sydney
2017-02-23 16:30 - 2017-02-25 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sebel Resort and Spa, 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Windsor, NSW, 2756, Australia

Teens Leadership Launchpad
2017-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sydney, NSW, NSW, 2150, Australia
Do you see leadership potential in someone who may not yet see it in themselves?
This engaging leadership workshop has been designed for teenagers (15-17) to help them discover the leadership skills that already lie within them. Fun and engaging processes allows attendees to learn and practice the skills of successful leaders. Processes reveal how you are responding in everyday life and teach you new ways to respond to achieve better outcomes.

Gain self-awareness and learn how to take focused action, concentrating on the areas of your life that are important to you.

Identify whether you are surviving or thriving in each of your life areas and key life success principles

Assess your current attitudes and how they affect your results

Learn to change your approach when things aren’t working and how your thoughts affect your outcomes

Understand the characteristics and behaviours of the most successful leaders

What you will learn by attending?

Why leadership matters and how to be a better leader

Building trust and facilitating communication to build a more successful tea

Gaining respect from the people around you

Better inter-personal communication skills

Successfully building new relationships and life long friendships

For best results, you are invited to bring your friends along with you
This workshop is priced affordably at $127 per student including refreshements and lunch.
Seats are limited to ensure this is a very interactive event so contact us to BOOK TODAY.
Due to popular demand, we are considering additional dates and locations, so let us know if you would like us to one run in a location near you.

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Leadership Breakthrough One Melbourne
2016-11-17 16:30 - 2016-11-19 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Grange Macedon Ranges, 50 Melbourne-Lancefield Road, Lancefield, VIC, 3435, Australia

Leadership Essentials Workshop Norwest
2016-10-13 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153, Australia
Whether you are an emerging, experienced, or future manager / leader, you are invited to attend our Leadership Essentials workshop. Learn the essential qualities of successful leaders, and why leadership is so important for team satisfaction, productivity and maintaining a competitive edge.
This engaging leadership workshop allows you to learn and practice the skills of successful leaders. Processes reveal how you are responding in today’s business climate and teach you other ways to respond to achieve better outcomes.

Gain self-awareness and learn how to take focused action, concentrating on the areas of your business and personal life that are important to you.

Discover which areas of your business life are getting your time and where to focus your energy.

Identify whether you are surviving or thriving in each area

Assess your business attitudes and how they affect your work

Learn to change your approach and how your thoughts affect your outcomes

Understand the characteristics and behaviours of leaders who are thriving today

What you will learn by attending?

Why leadership matters and how to be a better leader

Building trust and facilitating communication to build a more successful team

How to recruit, engage and retain great staff

Gaining respect and engagement from your team

Addressing problem behaviours

Building a winning culture in your organisation

Successfully building new relationships

For best results, you are invited to bring your key team members along with you.

Who will be presenting?
Jeremy Carter is the Managing Director of Rapport Leadership Australia and has twenty years experience in building high performance teams and developing new leaders in organisations.
This workshop is usually priced at $197, save 50% off RRP Seats are limited to ensure this is a very interactive event so BOOK TODAY.

Professional Presentation Skills Workshop
2016-07-21 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153, Australia
Learn to ‘Present Like a Pro’ with our Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Workshop
Public speaking is a skill that will help you be more successful in many areas of your life and will boost your leadership potential. Our full day workshop covers everything you need to know in order to make professional and impactful presentations. This workshop is designed to increase your confidence in giving talks and presentations in any situation.
Throughout the day, you will also get the opportunity to develop your own presentations and get specific feedback to help you take your presentation skills to the next level. The topics we cover include:

Your Mindset – where speaking success starts
Physiology – projecting confidence and charisma
Understanding and influencing your audience
Understanding your voice – mastering tone, volume, pace, pitch and projection
Communication through stories, metaphors, power statements and body language
Making your presentation memorable and effective
Keeping your audience engaged
Memory strategies and the role of visual aids
Managing your environment
Mastering impromptu speaking
Compiling a new presentation in 7 easy steps

Your Presenter: Jeremy Carter, Managing Director of Rapport Leadership Australia
Investment: Only $497 inc GST including workbook, lunch and refreshments.
What previous attendees say about this course:
I found the training was very insightful and that it will help improve my future presentations. Jeremy is a great and interactive presenter. I loved the interactive role plays.No improvements, love the handouts and the presenter was so interactive and entertaining”. – C.Bucci, Brand Manager, Amway Australia

“The training was fun and engaging with a lot of content delivered in a concise and informative manner.” – G. Regan, IT Infrastructure Manager, Amway

“I feel more confident in presenting after this training and feel with more practise I will only improve.” – L. Farquhar

“As a university student studying teaching, this public speaking training was really effective in allowing me to progress towards having a successful career. I haven’t experienced any training like this before at uni and work sandit was very engaging and interesting. The ability of the presenter was top standard. There was a lot of personal growth achieved within the short time of this workshop.” D. Bounos
Seats are limited to ensure maximum interaction and personalised feedback. Book now!

Ready Set Grow Business Planning Workshop
2016-07-08 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153, Australia
Is 2016 the year for your business to get set and GROW?
Hills Shire Council has partnered with Rapport Leadership International to present a series of half day workshops to empower you to grow your business to the next level. The workshops will show you how to develop a business plan to increase both the revenue and profitability of your business. Experienced business mentors will help you identify the right strategies to get the results you want from your business.
We will also discuss how the Industry Skills Fund (ISF), a government initiative to assist SME businesses in Australia to position themselves for growth opportunities and have up to 75% of your investment in training or coaching reimbursed by the fund. The application process is quick and easy with most funding applications being turned around in under 30 days. Eligible businesses need to be non-tax-exempt, have a demonstrated trading history (3 years min), have an ABN and be registered for GST.
To help business owners to write their business plans and apply for funding, we will be running a workshop titled, “Ready, Set, GROW”.
The workshop will be facilitated by Jeremy Carter, CEO of Rapport Leadership International. Jeremy show you how to develop your business plan and how to put together the right information to make your ISF funding application a breeze. Document templates will be supplied, you just need to bring your laptop computer with Microsoft Office so you can fill in the blanks on the day.
The workshop will assist you to develop a business plan grow your business and to apply for ISF funding for training and development.
Topics covered include:

What is the Industry Skills Fund?
Who is eligible?
What type of training can I get funding for?
Understanding the application process
Develop your business plan
Your business mission and vision
Business / Strategic plan including 3 year revenue forecast
Organisational structure and governance
KPI’s – how we measure your business performance
Risk analysis (SWOT)
Marketing plan
Your growth opportunity
Workforce planning
Upskilling your workforce
What skills currently exist within the business enabling it to conduct its core activity?
What new skills or training is required to achieve the growth opportunity?

The last time we ran this workshop, it was a sellout success and was rated 9.3/10 by attendees. Book NOW!
Date: Friday 8 July Time: Starting 8:30am – 12:30pm Where: The Hills Shire Council – 3 Columbia Court Baulkham Hills Cost: $29 (This workshop is valued at $297, and offered for this special rate thanks to the support of Hills Shire Council)
If 2016 is your year for business growth, “Ready, Set, GROW” is an ideal event to plan your success and get assistance from Government grants to help you get there even faster!
